Upstate Human Rights

08/08/2022

Due to life. I may have to stop for a bit. I have 10 days to have rent and I dont so I have to buckle down and try and do more behind the scenes stuff.

08/07/2022

Running late!!! Be there in a bit!

08/04/2022

Permit was submitted and approved HOWEVER I got something new in my email. They don't usually contact me unless they think its going to be bigger (it shouldn't be, same day, same time nothing new) but they said they're contacting me tomorrow? That's bizarre. I'll get the event set up tomorrow. I know its later but its just been a VERY hectic week.
I've been having some health issues, financial issues, all sorts of issues for the past 3 weeks now so I've been slacking a little while I've been scrambling around. Life basically. Just a ton on my plate, so hang tight I'll get that event page going and ill see what I can do. Thank you for your patience!

08/03/2022

There has been a miscommunication with sustaining ways! Since we're a group they need more time with that so they're calling me tomorrow at noon to set everything up but im shooting for next Thursday still. Sorry for the inconvenience! For those wanting to volunteer I need you to contact me as soon as you see this so I can give you the volunteer form to fill out so they can also call you. It will be at "Annie's House by sustaining ways" 60 Baxter St. Greenville sc 29607. I have double checked my spelling, double checked my grammar, double checked to make sure nothing is backwards, so if I am still missing something let me know. https://sustainingway.org/

08/03/2022

This are the admins from Bans Off Our Bodies (B.O.O.B.S). We would just like to apologize to the ones who came out to the protest who felt unsafe or uncomfortable. We all had a talk and recognized that we were not channeling our anger in the proper manner. We also reached out to Jessica who shared some concerns people where having and we hear you. This issue means a lot to us and some of us have different way of expressing it. We are loud and we want our anger to be heard. That does not excuse when we use vulgar language to counter protestors who are just praying. In this fight we want to stand with you because they will not stop here. Anyone who wants to come to our protest is welcome and we will make it a safe environment for ALL. Thank you guys for all that you do to make this world a better place for all and please let us know if you have any concerns.

08/01/2022

I have volunteer work set up for Thursday if anyone would like to join. I'm waiting on my phone call from them to set up and confirm the time. It will be at Substantial Ways. Go check out their page, it's pretty awesome. Substantial Ways practices Permaculture (something I'm personally interested in pursuing later). Permaculture is a type of agriculture. Its focused on sustainability and layout of the garden and animal husbandry to use natrual ways of preventing pests and disease without using pesticides that hurt our air and ground water.
It also focuses on sustainable energy like solar panels and compost piles. They have chickens. Its a long term goal of sustainability, but if practiced enough and taught it can leave environmental impacts that last centuries.
The only issue with it is not a whole lot is known since its still a newer practice.
They are located in Greenville. They are a non profit that is LGBTQA+ and accepting of all who come together to make an impact on our beautiful city while supplying small businesses with organic food. They also do youth mentorships and much more in the area of education. They are pretty awesome and I stalked them for hours online watching and reading about them.
I've known about permaculture for a while, but I didn't know JUST how close I am to an organization that practices it considering it is still a newer concept of agriculture. If you have never heard of it, look it up. Its pretty interesting.
As for us and our small section of individuals wanting to make environmental impacts as well as social and political impacts (this page is to help humans!) We have been talking about getting a community garden together in west end Greenville (the rougher areas) education is very important on this part of this. I am working on getting funds to register as a non profit so we can really get this party started and do bigger projects around the area, and I am personally starting my grand endeavors into a horticulture program as well!
Urban conservation has always been a focus of mine. Now I live in the rough side of greenville and there's a lot that can be done to make it better for EVERYONE especially people who faced gentrification in the area.. I've watched Greenville get less and less green and im tired of it. The Greenville native in me has been so sad over it.
Its time to take action to combat the uprising subdivisions and traffic taking over our greenery, fresh air, our bees, and our monarch butterflies . This will be a great opportunity to help our mother earth out and educate ourselves so we can share with others!https://sustainingway.org/

08/01/2022

I have absolutely no relation with bans off our body. Any issues you faced with THAT protest, go talk to those people. I did not organize it, I was not there.

07/30/2022

There is another protest by bans off our body at the peace center 3-7 tomorrow. I am having some health issues this week and honestly its got my mental health in a tizzy. I'm trying to take it easy this week. Next Sunday we should be back on track. My apologies, it's just been a tough week. I hope everyone has fun advocating!
It honestly gives me a bit of time to think on things and do some research on volunteer work. I'm open to meetings, if anyone wants to get together and have those to discuss how we conduct ourselves and ideas for the future or how we can better ourselves. Message me and we'll get things figured out.

07/27/2022

Guys I may have to take it easy this weekend. I might be having my gallbladder out. There is another rally going on.

07/26/2022

Im looking into volunteer work, Sunday.

07/26/2022

I'm looking into volunteer work Sunday.

07/26/2022

I'm looking into volunteer work for Sunday.

07/25/2022

Okay share this to anyone at the protest. We need to test for covid. We had one of ours test positive for it today.

07/25/2022

So I did know proud boy=bad, but I never really looked into them. So they THRIVE in violence and they're super proud of being violent. I'm kinda shocked that the protest didn't get violent. They definitely were doing some shady stuff.

https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/proud-boys-0

Key Points Ideology: The Proud Boys are a right-wing extremist group with a violent agenda. They are primarily misogynistic, Islamophobic, transphobic and anti-immigration. Some members espouse white supremacist and antisemitic ideologies and/or engage with white supremacist groups. Membership: The...

07/24/2022

Do I have anyone in Columbia/midland SC that organizes protests and rallies? Or anyone who wants to know how?

07/24/2022

I need a ride. Im a mile away from downtown

07/24/2022

Some signs I just finished up.

07/22/2022

So I realize we're all about talking about pro choice is pro life. What about the children and young adults who were born and are going through crisis? I would really like to gather a group of people willing to volunteer or mentor at pendleton place. Its a good non profit organization in Greenville that helps families and vulnerable children in crisis and provides children with a safe place with access to medical examinations, mental health evaluations, and caregivers and kinship.

*Please, no groups larger than 12 people unless the activity is off-site.*

💜Host a Party – Host a party at our place or at your church or business! Sponsor a movie & popcorn night, a pizza or ice cream party, board game night, or any other fun activity.
💙Craft Time – Organize a craft for residents. Your group can participate hands-on to help guide them through the process.
💚Cooking 101 – Bring your favorite recipe and host a cooking class for our teens.
💛Landscaping or Outdoor projects – help make our grounds beautiful and inviting!
🧡Heavy Duty Cleaning- washing windows (inside or outside) or cleaning baseboards and walls
❤TLC for our Vehicles – 4 vehicles that always need some care

These activities are enriching and make their situation more positive and helps them learn skills for the future.

http://pendletonplace.org/what-you-can-do/volunteer-mentor/

https://pendletonplace.org/

Want to become a regular volunteer or connect to a child or young adult through mentoring? Take a look at what we have to offer!Volunteer OpportunitiesClients come to Pendleton Place for many different reasons, but all need nurture and support during a period of crisis in their lives. In addition to...